From Samuel Vaughan, Jr. (unpublished)
New York 12 June 1789
Dear Sir

The publication of the Princess of Deskaws name as an Honorary Member to the Phill: Society at Philad: has induced the spanish Minister Don Diego de Gardoqui to mention to me that he imagines the addition of that of the Dutchess of Osuna to the list of Honorary Members will be perfectly consonant to the Intentions of the Society, and that her Ladyship will be an ornament to that Body. Don Diego informs me that the Dutchess of Osuna Presides the Royal Oeconomical Society of Ladies for National Improvements, is a Literary Character and a great Promoter of Literature, is a warm friend to this Country, and has both the Will and the Power to be of use to our Society.

As I perfectly agree with the Spanish Minister on the propriety of the measure and that we have but few Associates in Spain I beg leave to recommend her Ladyship to the choice of the Society as an Honorary Member at the next ensuing Election With great Respect I remain Dear Sir Your very obedient Servant

Samuel Vaughan Junr

The Titles of the abovementioned Lady are Her Excellency The Dutchess of Osuna, Countess of Benavente &c &c &c Presidentess of the Society of Ladies united to the Royal Oeconomical Society of Madrid. ps. The President of the Society, to which this Society of Ladies is united, is the Count de Florida blanca, First Minister of State and is I believe a Member of our Society.
His Excelly. Dr Franklin
Addressed: His Excellency Dr Franklin / President of the Philosophical / Society at Philadelphia.
Endorsed: Sam Vaughan Jun? to Dr Franklin. New York 12. June 1789 Read in Society 19 June 1789 proposing the Dutchess of Assuna to be an honorary Member [In another hand:] Letters complimentary &c—Need not be opened.
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